Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Sampling and estimation

Sampling and estimation — practice question

(a(i))[3]

Find how many distinct arrangements of the $7$ letters in the word BANANAS are possible when the first letter is $N$ and the last letter is $B$.

(a(ii))[3]

Find the number of different ways the $7$ letters of the word BANANAS can be arranged if all the letters $A$ are placed together.

(b)[3]

Find the number of ways of choosing a group of $9$ people from $14$ if two specific people are not allowed to be in the group together.

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